Branding Explained
The Promovate team has put together a simple infographic to help our customers better understand different types of branding and which one to choose!
| Branding Type | Product Items |  |
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|---|---|---|---|
Pad Printing |
Water Bottles |
Inexpensive Quick turn-around time Can brand round surfaces Can Brand Uneven Surfaces |
Maximum 4 colours No shading Can't print on texture Can't print on large surfaces |
Screen Printing |
T-Shirts |
Quick turn-around time Good for fine detail - small wording |
Maximum 6 colours 8 colours availble in certain circumstances |
Laser Engraving ( CO2 / VAG ) |
Any metal surface |
Precise Permanent Upmarket elegant finish |
Branding area usually small Can't brand on fabric and plastics |
Embroidery |
Clothing |
Upmarket elegant finish Most threads can be matched according to specifications |
Fine detail is not legible Limited spacing available |
Sublimation Printing |
Mugs |
Can print on texture Can print on large surfaces |
Can't print the colour white Can't print on plastic |
Digital Transfer Printing |
Mouspads |
Can print on texture Can print on large surfaces |
Can't print the colour white Can't print on plastic |
Heat Transfer |
Clothing |
Can print on texture Can print on large surfaces |
A flat printing surface is needed Can't print on plastic/nylon |
Vinyl Stickers |
Bottle Opener |
Inexpensive for multi-colour and complex jobs | Can't print the colour white/metallic colours Can't be applied to any fabrics |
Dome Stickers |
Desk fridge |
Quick turn around time | Branding needs to be applied to flat surface Background can't be clear |
Debossing |
Leather Keyrings |
No discolouration Creates a permanent stamped impression Looks very professional |
Limited range of products Long turn-around time |
Embossing |
Leather Keyrings |
No discolouration Creates a permanent stamped impression Looks very professional |
Limited range of products Long turn-around time |
Hot Foil Stamping |
Mousepads |
No discolouration Creates subtle branding look and feel |
Can only be done in 1 colour A flat printing surface is needed |